Tributes have been paid to an elderly couple killed in a car crash in west Wales. The collision, between three vehicles, happened shortly before 5.30pm on Tuesday, near the village of Cross Hands in Pembrokeshire.
Michael and Mary McDonald, aged 86 and 78 respectively, died as a result of injuries they sustained in the crash, while three others, including two children, were taken to Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen with serious injuries.
The family of Mr and Mrs McDonald, who were originally from Birmingham but had lived in Tenby since 1982, have paid tribute to the couple. In a statement, the family said: “Michael and Mary were much loved parents to seven children and had 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. They were devout Catholics who were actively involved in the parish community in Tenby over the past 40 years. They will be sadly missed by all. We would like to thank all the emergency services personnel who assisted at the scene.”
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The two children and one adult who were taken to hospital after the collision sustained serious injuries, but it is understood that they are not life-threatening. Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing its appeal for information about the crash - which involved a silver Hyundai i10, a white Peugeot 3008 and a silver Mini - and are asking any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesman for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have information about a fatal collision on the A4115 between Templeton and Cross Hands, Pembrokeshire, which occurred just before 5.30pm on Tuesday, October 25. Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to PS Paul Owen-Williams at Dyfed-Powys Police, either online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.” You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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